How To Make Dumplings

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Edamame adds protein while being plant-based.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier.

dumpling wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Rice paper is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and has a milder flavor.

Chop the chicken breast finely using a knife or cleaver.

Mix the chopped chicken with tofu and green scallions.

Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a little oyster sauce for flavor.

Add a few dashes of sesame oil to the mixture.

Prepare a pot of hot water for boiling the dumplings.

Take the store-bought dumpling wrappers and place some filling in the center of each.

Use warm water to seal the edges of the dumpling wrappers tightly.

Boil the dumplings in the pot of water until they float to the surface, indicating they are almost done.

Once the dumplings float, let them cook for a couple more minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.

If making pan-fried dumplings, remove them from the boiling water and place them in a frying pan with oil to fry until golden brown.

Prepare a dipping sauce with soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar if desired.

Cut open a dumpling to check that the meat is fully cooked and not raw.

Serve the dumplings with your favorite dipping sauce.

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